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| THV WEATMIW TO-PAY! » For Worth Carolina: 1 FAIR. VOL. LIV, NO 133. Leads all North" Carolina Dailies In Mews and drculation JAP WAVEBREAKS UPON PORT ARTHUR London and Paris Advices Record the Fail ure of the Mikado’s Troops to Effect a Landing. WAR DECLARED BY JAPAN Admiral Alexieff Has Been Appointed to Supreme Command of the Czar’s Forces. RUIN OF WARSHIPS A Dispatch From Yokohama Says That the Greater Number of the Russian Vessels at Port Arthur * Have Already Been Disabled and That Several Japanese Vesssls Have Been Sent Home for Repairs: Rejoicing at Tokio Over Japanese Successes. (By the Associated Press.) London, Feb. 11. —A special dispatch fioin Port Arthur says the Japanese fleet attempted Wednesday to land men in several bays in the neighborhood of Port Arthur under the protection of the guns of the v cruisers. It is asserted, however, that all the atempts were unsuccessful. Paris, Feb. 11.—The Times says it has received confirmation from official source of the report from Port Arthur that the Japanese attempted to make a landing at tlie bay of Port Arthur and were imme diately repulsed. Fifty Japanese Killed. (By the Associated Press.) London, Feb. 11.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of Reuters Telegram Com pany cables that the naval headquarters •staff there anne c: ces that in the fight at Pert Arthur six Japanese ships were slightly damaged and fifty Japanese were k'lled and IJO wounded. News That Set Tokio Wild. (By the Associated "Press.) London, Feb. 11. —(7:20 p. m.) —A dis patch to Reuters Telegram Company from Tokio, dated 7:10 p. m. yesterday, says an unofficial report was current th re that the Russian fleet was destroyed, four battleships and three cruisers being sunk, and that two Japanese warships were damaged, in an engagement yesterday oft Port Arthur, the Japanese getting be tween the Russians and the entrance of the harbor before the fight commenced. The dispatch adds; “Tokio witnessed a smaller Mafeking celebration tonight. Thousands ot stu dents paraded the streets, accompanied . by many bands of music and carrying totches, flags, colored lanterns and tran;:- pcrencies emblazoned with war pictures. National airs were sung and queers were continually given. The procession sur rounded the palace wall and visited the government offices, and the Russian Lega tion, which overlook* a square where thousands of people Bad assembled to wit ness the celebration of the Japanese but the windows of the legation were closed. “The British residents of Tok’o were cheered wherever they appeared.” NEUTRALITY IS DECLARED. Proclamation by President Setting Forth Our Government's Position. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 11.—President Roosevelt today issued a proclamation de claring the neutrality oi this government in the Russo-Japamse war. The docu ment after setting forth the existence of a state of war and that the lews of the UnMed States, without intcrfer’ng with the free expression of opinion and sym pathy, or with the open manufacture ,or sale of arms of munitions of war. never theless impose upon ail persons who may be within their territory and ju-isdiction the duty of an impartial neutrality dur ing the existence of the cont -st, pro claims the provisions of the United States neutrality law, which law forbids the acceptance of a commission to serve either beliigerent or enlisting or hiring or re taining another person in the service of either; fitting out and arming, or commis sioning vessels of war; increasing the The News and Observer. force or armament of any armed vessel of either pi the belligerents arriving in United States ports, setting on foqt any military expedition against cither bel ligerent. The proclamation further declares the use of United States waters to prepare for hostile operations violation of neu trality; that after February 15 ships of war there shall be a lapse of 24 hours be tween the arrival and departure of war ships of the two belligerants from United States ports, and that no warship shall remain in any port over twenty-four hours, except for necessary repairs. Such ships shall not be permitted to take in any supplies except provisions and so much coal as may be sufficient to carry the vessel to the nearest home ort. The proclamation further declares the t- V - >.e 1 v • y-'l /i l# ziffr V. M - /// ' J s- iC* y r - ,s|;o|S V DAK! CJT a v Jh! J nr AN OLA t..| \ 1 /;'■ •*'”N •Jj „„ &BSL.$$yJ V 11 / J &§ 1 ./ -Jt / V' , M- ;v t:y-J.yyy y. c / 9, \ Ttjß y, fr% ®LMb?~L MM _Vr JWVBU.Ok' yUr m HH'vA [WO? s/r/i I. hjsjf \( "*OEA »fiss^ w w % sh u principles as to lights of neutrals at sea contained in the treaty between the United States and Russia of 1854 as per manent and immutable as follows: ‘‘That free ships make free goods, that is to say, that the effects of goods be longing to subjects of citizens of a pow er or state at war are free from capture and confiscation when found ou board of neutral vessels, with the exception of ar ticles of contraband of war; that the property ot neutrals on board an ene my's vessel is not subject to confiscation, unless the same be contraband of war.” The proclamation declares that no per-, son within the United States shall take part in the war and warns all citizens "that while the free and full expression of sympathies in public and pri'atc is not restricted by the laws of the Lnited States, militur yforces in aid of either beiligerant cannot lawfully be originated or organized within their jurisdiction: and that while all persons may lawfully, and without a restriction by reason of the aforesaid state of war, manufacture and tell within the United States arms and munitions of war. and other articles ordinarily known as ‘controband of war.’ Yet they cannot carry such articles upon the high seas for the use or service ot either beiligerant, nor can they transport soldiers and officers of either, or attempt to break any blockade which may be lawfully established and maintained dur ing the war. without incurring the risk of hostile capture, and the penalties de KALKKJH, NOtUH OAItOLINA, FKIHAY HO&NfNU, YK8.,12 lat)4 nounced by the law of nations in that behalf.” Great Britain Proclaims Neutrality. (By the Associated Press.) London, Feb. 11.—King Edward at a cci.ncil held at Buckingham Palace todav 7 Entrance to ArtSmr ' MAP SHOWING THE THEATER OF ACTIVITY IN THE FAR EAS 'igned a proclamation declaring Great Britain’s neutrality during the war be tween Russia and Japan. The British proclamation of neutrality is a lengthy document on the usual lines and covers all the British dominions. The Mikado Declares War. (By the Associated Pr*>-s ) Tokio, Japan, Feb. 11.—The existence of a state ot war with Russia was formally announced today by an imperial proclama tion. The proclamation says: • ‘•We hereby declare war against Russia and we command our army and navy to carry on hostilities again-t her, hi obe dience to their duty, with all their strtngth. and we also, command all oir competent authorities to make every es fort, in per-nance of their duties ' to ?t tan, the national aim with all the means within the limits of the law of. nations The proclamation briefly narrates the recent negotiations, declaring the inteu nty ot Korea and China to be essential .o permanent peace in the Far Fast and that Rus.-ia has disregarded her pb. ( L. s as to Manchuria. It says Russia never met the Japanese proposals in a spirit, of conciliation, and concludes: ‘ W.- cannot in the bast admit that Rus sia had from the first any serious or tr<>r nine desire for peace. She rejects the proposals of our government. The <-at of Korea wo s in danger and the inters of our empire were menaced The anlco tor the future which we Kd to secure by peaceful negotiation can only be obtained by an appeal to arms. “Jt is our earnest wish that by the loyalty and valor of our laithful sub jects peace may soon be permanently re stored and the glory of our empire pre served.” Many Warships Disabled. (By the Associated Press.) Berlin, Feb, lit.—A dispatch to the Vossiehe Zeitung from Yokohama, says the greater number of the Russian war ships at Port Arthur already have been disabled and that several Japanese war ships have been sent home for repairs. Bailie Squadron Leaves for East. (By the Associated Press.) London, Feb. 12.—1 n a dispatch from Copenhagen, a correspondent of the Daily Mail t ays: “The Russian Baltic Squadron of fifteen warships passed through Danish waters today- enroute for the Far East around Cape Skagen, but as a fierce storm was raging in the North Sea the Russian ad miral ordered the squadron through the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal.” Six Thousand Japs Near Seoul. (By the As-ocialed Press.) Paris, Feb. 11.—The Foreign Office re ceived a dispatch today dated yesterday, reporting that 5,000 Japanese troops are encamped near Seoul, Korea, some of wliicll have entered the town. It is added that quiet prevails there. Regarding the announcements that Rus sian sailors lrotn the Variug and Kotictz, sunk by the Japanese off Chemulpo, had sought refuge on the French cruiser Pas cal which are confirmed, the Foreign Office says the French commander offer ed them an asylum only m the interest of humanity, that no protest on the sub ject has been made by the Japanese gov ernment. and that the tchigoes v. i lx sent to Russia. They probably will be required to give their parole not to serve again during the uai. Ajexieff in Supreme Command. (Bv the Associated Press.) i St Petersburg, Feb- 11.— It b officially t- 1 *l,at Admiral Abvieft' has been ' announced that aaim a s ,, ( appointed to the supreme command of t e j Russian land and sea forces m the car , EC ' t ' Mayor Tried for Fighting. <Pv the Associated Press.) I „ i Fla Feb. 11. —Mayor T. E. Pensacola, 1 * a -> , . .. -.i, vv Wells, who engaged in al,l } ' H. Trainer, also ot 1 - I '' 11 •’ * ‘ • . | days ago, was arrested this mo mi. i • f««r»n from hunting trip ‘ ”1 -‘"7 oo lie” and tear tried in to captain of *>"« Mayor Pro-Tem the police court. f fightins . being Maury on the charts “ ol _. (o . fined $7.50. TruißW a,so aucsted 011 this charge cut his case was postponed until tomorrow morning. The fight, which occurred in the private office of the mayor, started over politi cal matters. Trainer was badly- injured and has just recovered sufficiently to leave his bed- To Eoom South Carolina. (By the Associated Press.) Columbia, S. C., Feb. 11. —The Legisla ture today passed a bill establishing a State Department of Commerce and Im migration. The bill is elastic in charac ter and enables the department to look not alone to securing settlers of desir able character, but to inducing all kinds of investments in the State. The move is due to the peculiar conditions prevail ing in the South resulting from the cot ton growing and manufacturing situation, the demand for farm labor, the probabil ity- of the opening of the Panama Canal and the development of the West Indian trade Once the department is establish ed other Southern States will doubtless move on similar lines. Senator Hanna's Condition. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 11. —The following bulletin on Senator Hanna’s condition was i-sued tonight: “At 8 p. m. Senator Hanna was resting quietly. His temperature when taken at j 6 o’clock was 102 2-10, pulse 104, respira ! tion 28. There has been no change in his general condition since the morning bul letin was issued. He retains all the nour ishment given him for the past twenty four hours. There are no complications. (Signed) , “RIXEY “CARTER.” A WARSHIP ORDERED THERE. The iiminez Rebels Reported to be Tearing Up an American Railroad. (By the Associated Press) Washington, D. C.. Feb. 11.—News hav ing leached the State Department that the Jiminez rebels were tearing up the American railroad between Puerto Plata and Santiago in San Domingo, the State Department has caused a warship to be ordered to the former port. Officials Tour Over Souihern. City the Associated Press.) Columbia. S. C.. Feb- 11. —President Spencer, of ihc Southern Railway, and the general officers and directors of the company arrived here at 1 o’clock this afternoon on their tour over the lines. They were met by Secretary Watson and a committee of prominent members of the Chamber of Commerce, paid their re spects to (lovernor Heyward at the exec utive chamber, entertained at the Metro politan Club rooms by the Chamber of Commerce, given a view oi the city from the club rooms on the twelfth floor of the Robertson building’, and shown through the model power plant of the great Olympia Mills. At 3 p. m. the party left for Charleston. ROBBED AND STABBED. Woman Attacked by Negro Who Wounds Her in Hip. (By tile Associated Press.) Roanoke, Va„ Feb. 11. —A special to the Times from Wytbeville, Va., says an unnkown masked negro entered the home of A- J. McMillan at Ivanhoe, Va., to day, and drawing a knife on Mrs. McMil lan, demanded money. The doman refused to give up the money and screamed. The negro threw her to the floor and cut open her dress and secured SIOO. In the seuf flle Mrs. .McMillan was stabbed in the hip. The negro made his escape. Posse were formed and are scouring the coun try for Mrs. McMillan’s assailant. The Henry Hyde Ashore. (By the Associated Press.) New York, Feb. 11.—Marine advices re ceived here report that the ship Henry Hyde, bound from Ne w York to Baltimore with coal, is ashore near Datnncck Life Saving Station, Va., having gone ashore during a furious gale last night. The crew of fourteen, including the captain’s wife, were taken off safely today. Al thoug the storm continues to rage, at tempts will be made to save the ship, which lies .in a fairly good position. Resignation of Wentz. (By the Associated Press.) Little Rock. Ark., Feb. 11.—W. W. Wentz, Jr., General Superintendent,of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Guid Railroad (Rock Island system), with h&aduarters in Little Rock, resigned today. The nation takes effect February 15. it is understood F. C. Melcher, of Chicago, will be appointed to succeed Mr. Wentz. To Buy Material for Her Navy. (By the Associated Press.) R'chmond, Va., Feb. 11.—It is authori tatively stated that a representative of the Japanese government was in the city teday for the purpose of making arrange ments with the Richmond Locomotive Works and the Tredegar Iron Works for manufacturing projectiles and armament for the Japan navy. BANKS NOW OPEN | / Baltimore is Going For ward With a Vim. Progress of Clearing Debris From the Streets in the Burned District Looks Like the Result of Magic. (By me Associated Press.) Baltimore, Feb. 11. —Today marked the most cheerful advance Baltimore has yet made in emerging from the dark cloud cast upon it by the great conflagration of last Sunday and Monday. An incident that inspired the whole community with tremendous confidence was the resumption of business ybtlie banks, deposits being received and checks honored in the usual way. it would be difficult to estimate the volume of transactions in this respect, but according to the leading bankers it was gratifyingly lare in view of existing conditions. The knowledge that Baltimore’s terminal facilities are intact, and that the grain elevators were not involved in the fiery tornado, also served to promote a popular conviction that the situation is not so dark as it has heretofore appeared. In deed the optimistic feeling is manifestly growing that the calamity, though. har rowing in every detail, will give the city an opportunity to readjust itself on new and more modern plans and that a new city of imposing grandeur is to result from the ruins of the old. The progress w'hich has been made to day in the work of clearing the debris irom the streets in the burned district, seems almost magical. Baltimore street, which at sunrise was a confused mass of rubbish i? practically clean, and likewise South street, one of the yrcat banking thoroughfares. Hanover street, near where the fire started, was made passable for wagons, and Pratt street, a long ave nue of trade, is clear of encumbrances all the way through. The city engineer’s department, the building inspector and the street cleaning department all worked in conjunction. No attempt was made to do more than to clear the streets from curb to curb, the debris being piled high, on the sidewalks and back or the build ing line. Gift to Hampton Institute. (By the Associated Press.) Neve York, Feb. 11. —The Hampton Nor mal and Agricultural Institute of Hamp ton. Va., is left SIOO,OOO by the will of Hudson Hoagland, who died here January 30tli. Dr. Freeman's Mother Dead. (Special to News and Observer.) Wilson, N. C-, Feb. 11. —The matter of ! Dr. Howard K. Freeman, died at his home j in Taylor’s Old Field township. She was j a very estimable lady and about eighty j years of age. Burial was in the old Free man place, in Franklin county. TMF WFATugC TC.v# v t 9ai«)gr FAIR. \ KIVMJENTB. NEARING VOTE ON PANAMA TREATY Between the Fifteenth and Twenty-third. MEN WHO PLAY CZAR The House by a Vote of 172 to 103 Concurs in Senate Amendment to Deficiency Bill Author m izing the Exposition Loan. (By the Associated Press!) Washington, Feb. 11.—The Senate will vote or. the Panama Canal treaty on some day between February 15 and 23. An agreement was reached in executive ses sion today to take action on Monday next, to decide upon a time for voting on the treaty, and it was determined that such date should be on or before February 23. The Senate was in executive session for more than four hours, and after the agree ment to vote cn the treaty had been reached nearly the entire time was de voted to general discussion of the en croachments of the Senate and the Presi dent on each other’s prerogatives under the Constitution. Senator Teller opened the debate on this subject. In a speech lasting mere than two hours, and filled with incidents where the Senate had in terferred with the President in regard to making Federal appointments. He aroused a number of the Republican leaders to the defense of President Roosevelt. Some of the Republicans agreed with Senator Tel ler that there have been many encroach ments by the White House upon the rights of the Senate. The political phases of the debate were finally eliminated with the result that sev eral administrations were discussed and brought under the ban of disapproval. The first was the Cleveland administration, in which' it was said that the President used i undue influence for the repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman Act. ; President McKinley’s influence upon Re ! publican members of the Senate for the ratification of the Paris treaty, and Presi dent Roosevelt’s pressure in bringing about the ratification of the Cuban treaty, and also the influence lie has brought to bear looking to the ratification of tlie Panama Canal treaty, were cited as instances in which the Senate has not been left free to deal with these topics, according to individual judgment. The criticism was not alone of the administration, several Senators, including Spooner, Allison, Teller, Dubois, Gallinger and Platt, of Connecticut, agreeing that the Senate had often insisted upon the appointment of certain men for executive positions against the wish of tlie Presidents mentioned. Washington, Feb. 11. —The House today by a vote of 172 to 103, concurred in the Senate amendment to the Urgent Defi ciency Appropriation bill authorizing a loan of $4,600,000 by the government to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, after amending it with respect to the manner in which the money shall be paid. The proposition was strongly opposed in the debate, which covered portions of three clays, and ended today by agreement. There were ai rayed against it some of the House leaders. Among those who voiced their opposition to it today were Messrs. Payne (X. Y.), Grosvenor (Ohio), and Dalzell (Pa.) Mr. Hemenway (Ind) chairman of the Appropriations Commit tee, dosed the debate with a strong ap peal in favor of the loan. There was no parly alignment on the measure, its sup porters being composed of Republicans and Democrats alike. FIGHTING THE BOLL WEEVIL. A Circular Showing the Work Already Done in Texas. (By the Associated Press.) Washington. Feb. 11.—The Department of Agriculture has issued a circular de tailing the work which already has been begun in Texas under the emergency ap propriation made by Congress to fight the ravages of t lie cotton boll weevil. The work will be carried on under Chief En tomologist Howard, of the Department, and by W. D. Hunter, special agent in charge, with several assistants with head quarters at Victoria, Texas. There will be thirteen experimental farms of 100 acres each in different parts of the State. The search for parasites will continue in Central and South America and the West Indies. A number of stations will be es tablished to demonstrate the value of di versification of crops, the results to -in dicate to planters what crops can be grown with profit in place of cotton. In co-operation with the Federal government, Prot. Sanderson, the entomologist of the Texas State Agricultural Experiment tion, will investigate regarding other in sects which affect the cotton planter. * Experimental and demonstration work w 'il be curried on in different parts of the cotton belt against roc-t rot and and other cotton plant diseases- For Jefferson Memorial Road. (By the Associated Press.) Washington. D. C.. Feb. 11.—Senato? Pauiel introduced a bill today appropriat ing SIO,OOO for the completion of the Jet feir-.on memorial object lesson road from Charlottesville, Va,, to Monticelio, the grave of Thomas Jefferson. i -Jt.l
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